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Definition of inductor

inductor

/ɪnˈdʌk.tɚ/
in · duc · tor
Plural:inductors
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• noun

1

A passive two-terminal electrical component, typically consisting of a coil of wire, that stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through it.

Example

"The engineering students learned how to calculate the voltage across the inductor in the AC circuit."

2

A person or thing that introduces, initiates, or inducts someone into a position or organization.

Example

"As the primary inductor for the honors society, she was responsible for organizing the welcoming ceremony for new members."

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• Nearby Words

induction
inductive
inductively
inductor
indulge
indulgence
indulgent

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'inductor', from 'inducere' (to lead in), composed of 'in-' (into) and 'ducere' (to lead), combined with the agent suffix '-or' to denote a device or agent that induces.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inductor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inductor
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